The Palm Beaches Marathon is Dec. 12-13, 2026, on Flagler Drive: 5K and 10K Saturday at 7:30 a.m., marathon and half Sunday at 6 a.m.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Dates, times and rules come from the organizer’s Palm Beaches Marathon website; prices come from the race’s RunSignup page. This page is updated each year at the same address.
The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon is Saturday, Dec. 12, and Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026, in downtown West Palm Beach. The 5K and 10K run Saturday morning. The marathon, half marathon and marathon relay start at 6 a.m. Sunday. Every race starts and finishes on Flagler Drive by 104 Datura St. Register on RunSignup.
Know before you go
- Saturday, Dec. 12: 5K and 10K, 7:30 a.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 13: marathon, half marathon and marathon relay, 6 a.m.
- Start and finish: Flagler Drive by 104 Datura St.
- Expo and packet pickup: Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Datura St., Friday, Dec. 11, noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- No race-day pickup for the marathon, half or relay
- Questions: 561-473-4522, support@k2roadsports.com
The races and start times
The organizer lists five ways to run the weekend on its race page. The Sunday start time is marked “subject to change.”
| Race | Day | Start |
|---|---|---|
| 5K | Saturday, Dec. 12 | 7:30 a.m. |
| 10K | Saturday, Dec. 12 | 7:30 a.m. |
| Marathon | Sunday, Dec. 13 | 6 a.m. |
| Half marathon | Sunday, Dec. 13 | 6 a.m. |
| Marathon relay (team of four) | Sunday, Dec. 13 | 6 a.m. |
The 10K is for runners who can finish in under 1 hour 30 minutes, the organizer says. The half marathon is described as walker friendly. Pace teams run in both the marathon and the half, and on the two-loop course half and full marathoners run together in the same pace groups.
The relay follows the marathon course in four legs: 7.9 miles, 4.9 miles, 8.3 miles and 5.1 miles. There is one exchange point for all legs, within walking distance of the start and finish. RunSignup lists the relay as open to ages 13 and up.
Prices and registration
Prices on the race’s RunSignup page on Oct. 10:
| Event | Price | Price rises after |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon | $150 | Nov. 30 |
| Half marathon | $125 | Nov. 30 |
| Marathon relay (team of four) | $280 | Nov. 30 |
| 10K | $70 | Dec. 10 |
| 5K | $45 | Oct. 31 |
| 5K and marathon double | $185 | Nov. 30 |
| 10K and marathon double | $185 | Oct. 31 |
| 10K and half marathon double | $165 | Oct. 31 |
| 5K and half marathon double | $160 | Nov. 30 |
Virtual versions of the marathon and half ($85 each) and the 10K and 5K ($40 each) are also listed, with registration closing at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. A free Paley Walk is listed for 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, with registration opening Nov. 1. The doubles have a limited number of spots.
The course
The organizer calls the marathon course “100% flat” and says it is USATF certified, a Boston Marathon qualifier and ranked second fastest in Florida. It runs through downtown, historic neighborhoods and along palm-lined Flagler Drive past Manatee Lagoon, museums and parks, with views of the water.
The 2026 course maps are not posted yet. The organizer’s 2025 maps show last year’s routes: the 2025 Sunday course map and the 2025 5K and 10K course map.
Expo and packet pickup
The Al Packer Ford & Lincoln Health and Wellness Expo is at the Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Datura St.:
- Friday, Dec. 11, noon to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Marathon, half marathon and relay runners must pick up their packets at the expo. Bring the race confirmation email and a photo ID. The organizer says there is no packet pickup or registration on race day.
5K and 10K runners are strongly encouraged to pick up their packets at the expo on Friday. Limited pickup of shirts and bibs for those two races is available Saturday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 7:15 a.m.
Prize money
For 2026 the race offers $17,000 in marathon prize money, according to the organizer: $5,000 each to the overall male and female winners, $2,500 for second place and $1,000 for third place. Prize money goes by official results.
Road closures and parking
The organizer and the city have not posted 2026 road closures yet. Flagler Drive downtown is the start, the finish and much of the course, so expect it to be busy early Saturday and Sunday morning. Check the 2025 course maps for the streets the race used last year, and our road construction and closures guide in the week before the race. For downtown garages, see our parking and getting around guide.
Watch, volunteer and cheer
The organizer’s site links to race coverage on WPBF 25. Volunteer sign-up and the race’s Wacky Water Station contest are on its get involved page.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Palm Beaches Marathon 2026?
Race weekend is Saturday, Dec. 12, and Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026. The 5K and 10K start at 7:30 a.m. Saturday; the marathon, half marathon and marathon relay start at 6 a.m. Sunday.
Where does the Palm Beaches Marathon start?
Every race starts and finishes on Flagler Drive by 104 Datura St. in downtown West Palm Beach, next to the Meyer Amphitheatre, where the expo and packet pickup are held.
How much does the Palm Beaches Marathon cost?
On Oct. 10 the race’s RunSignup page listed the marathon at $150, the half marathon at $125, the four-person relay at $280, the 10K at $70 and the 5K at $45. Prices rise after posted deadlines.
Is the Palm Beaches Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. The organizer says the course is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier, and describes it as flat.
Can I pick up my bib on race day?
Not for the marathon, half marathon or relay. Those packets must be picked up at the expo Friday, Dec. 11, or Saturday, Dec. 12. There is limited 5K and 10K pickup Saturday morning from 6 to 7:15 a.m.
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